Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Services
Part of Tri-Valley
Leaders in Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Services
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Laboratory provides accurate, timely lab test results using state-of-the-art techniques and equipment. Our lab is accredited by The Joint Commission, which assures you that we meet the highest quality standards. We offer blood tests, EKG testing, and other diagnostic labs, with expert pathology (evaluation of samples).
What We Offer You for Laboratory Services
- Specialized expertise from a hospital-based lab with a focus on accurate, high-quality test results and attention to your safety.
- Advanced lab services including blood chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology and infectious disease tests, molecular testing, transfusion services and EKG testing.
- Team-based approach that posts outpatient test results to your medical record for secure access by doctors and hospital teams, anytime they deliver your care.
- Ease of access, with blood draws and most tests done right here on the same day, and specialty testing sent to a high-quality reference lab for accurate results.
Laboratory tests are at the heart of your medical care. Blood tests, urinalysis, and other diagnostic labs provide important information about your health status. When our expert pathology services evaluate samples, the results help doctors rule out or confirm illnesses and infections.
Pathology tests examine samples of fluids, cells, or tissues from your body. Pathologists are specialized doctors who review samples and test results to help your care team confirm a diagnosis or identify differences from your previous results, to spot medical problems or health changes.
We use the latest technology and techniques to perform thousands of lab tests each year. Our lab is licensed by the State of California's Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. These licenses and accreditations mean that we adhere to the highest quality standards.
As part of your annual physical exam or routine care, your doctor may order a blood draw or other lab work. We perform lab services for conditions including:
Receive precise, timely lab testing from labs near you, with results often sent to your doctor the same day.
Autoimmune and Inflammatory Conditions
- Arthritis
- HIV and AIDS
- Lupus erythematosus: Chronic condition that causes fatigue, rashes, and joint pain, with periodic flare-ups
- Rheumatic diseases: More than 100 different diseases that cause pain and stiffness in joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments
Bone, Joint, Muscle, and Nervous System Conditions
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis: Disease that attacks the central nervous system and can cause progressive nerve damage
- Osteoporosis
- Parkinson’s disease: Progressive nervous system disorder that leads to problems with motion, from tremors to difficulty walking, speaking, and eating
Cancer
All types of cancer use multiple laboratory tests to confirm or rule out a tumor and measure the progress of the disease.
Cardiovascular Conditions (heart and blood vessels)
- Angina: Chest pain
- Atrial fibrillation (AFib): Irregular heartbeat, which can lead to dangerous blood clots, stroke, or heart failure
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary heart disease: Narrowed heart arteries, due to fatty buildup, that can lead to a heart attack
- Issues with cholesterol or other blood chemistry
- Peripheral artery disease: Narrowed arteries outside the heart that reduce blood flow to the arms and legs
Endocrine Conditions
- Adrenal gland disorders: Conditions caused by the glands producing too much or too little of several hormones, causing a wide range of symptoms
- Diabetes
- Growth hormone problems
- Metabolic syndrome: Group of conditions, including high blood pressure and high blood sugar, that raises the risk of diabetes, heart attack, and stroke
- Thyroid disease
GI (gastrointestinal) and Genitourinary Health
- Bladder and kidney infections
- Celiac disease: Inability to digest gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, and rye
- Crohn’s disease: A type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, and other digestive symptoms
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Chronic digestive condition due to stomach acid backing up into the esophagus, causing pain
- Urinary tract infections
Illnesses and Infections
- Flu, pneumonia, mononucleosis, and COVID-19
- Other parasitic, fungal, bacterial, and viral infections
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Pulmonary (lung) Conditions
- Asthma
- Cystic fibrosis: Genetic disease that thickens mucus throughout the body and causes recurring lung infections and other problems
- Emphysema: Lung condition that causes shortness of breath
- Mesothelioma: Lung obstruction caused by inhaling asbestos fibers
Reproductive Health
- Fertility issues
- Low testosterone
- Menopause
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Hormonal disorder that results in excess male hormones in women, causing acne, irregular periods, and infertility
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley performs on-site diagnostic testing for a wide range of needs and conditions. Your doctor may prescribe tests of your blood, other body fluids, or tissues to understand your medical condition. Please see your doctor before coming to a lab near you. You’ll need a lab requisition or physician order for all laboratory tests and services.
Testing Services
We provide a wide range of testing services, including:
Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing
Diagnostic tests monitor health and detect disease conditions. Our testing includes:
- Blood chemistry
- Coagulation: Measurement of the blood’s ability to clot
- Hematology: Wide range of blood tests to help diagnose blood disorders, infections, and cancers such as leukemia
- Urinalysis
EKG (electrocardiogram) Testing
EKG testing records the heart’s electrical activity to help doctors diagnose problems such as heart attack, arrhythmia, and heart failure.
Fertility Testing
Fertility tests can detect ovulation and/or diagnose infertility (problems getting pregnant) or problems during pregnancy. The fertility tests listed below are available on Tuesday and Friday.
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- Progesterone
- Prolactin
- Follicle Stimulation Hormone (FSH)
Microbiology Testing
On-site testing can identify the makeup of organisms in your body, including beneficial and harmful substances.
- Microbiology: Microscopic organisms, including viruses and bacteria
- Molecular testing: Tests for genes, proteins, or other molecules
- Mycology: Tests to detect fungal infections
- Parasitology: Study of parasites, organisms that live off a host organism
Screening Tests
Expert pathologists assess screening results to test for many conditions. We handle many lab tests in-house and send specialty testing to a high-quality reference lab for accurate results.
- Stool tests
- Hepatitis B testing
- Pap test, including ThinPrep, which can find signs of cervical cancer earlier than traditional Pap smears
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing
- Tuberculosis (TB) test
Transfusion Services
Our laboratory team tests blood products before their use in blood transfusions. We check for bacteria, viruses, or parasites to confirm blood is safe to transfuse.
Your Laboratory Care Team
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Laboratory uses state-of-the-art techniques, instrumentation and data processing to deliver professional and accurate laboratory services. Our lab’s accreditation by The Joint Commission assures you that our testing meets the highest standards. All of our laboratory employees are licensed or credentialed. They participate in continuing education to keep abreast of the newest practices in the laboratory field.
Your Doctors
Clinical Pathologists
These doctors have highly specialized training in laboratory examination of blood, urine, or tissue samples to detect or rule out disease or infection. Some pathologists specialize in studying cells (cytopathologists). Others have expertise in blood disorders (hematopathologists). Pathologists work closely with your other doctors to recommend the best care for you.
View All Clinical Pathologists
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley has an extensive histology lab to handle a wide array of tissue evaluations including simple biopsy specimens to the most complex cancer resections. Our board certified pathologists work closely with staff to assure the highest quality standards are achieved.
Support Services
We help with the details so you can focus on your health and wellness. We offer a range of patient services and helpful information to coordinate the various aspects of your care:
We help with the details so you can focus on your health and wellness. We offer a range of patient services and helpful information to coordinate the various aspects of your care:
Our hospital-based laboratory assures quality results, often delivered the same day to your health care provider or doctor. With locations at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and 2 blood draw sites in the region, you can find a lab near you.
Convenient care where you live and work
- Insurance and billing: We accept several insurance plans to serve you. Most insurance plans cover lab services ordered by your doctor or health care provider. Find out more about patient financial services at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley.
- Coordinated care: Get the lab tests you need at a lab near you, including blood tests, urinalysis, EKG, and all other clinical pathology.
- MyHealth: Our MyHealth system allows you to access your records and view test results through a secure, online portal and device app. You can also communicate with your doctors.
- Send referrals online
- Place radiology orders
- View referral status
- Access medical records